Can you move from ‘when’ to ‘if’? Remember life BC – as in ‘Before COVID’? I don’t know about you, but it seems quite surreal for me now. I watch things on Netflix and notice people within 1.5 metres of each other, or having drinks in a bar, or going out to the...
How stoicism helps your leadership Could Stoicism help you be a better leader?I spent time with an Executive Team last week exploring how they could become AntiFragile.At one point, discussions got pretty intense and emotions were running high in the room.As leaders,...
What’s making you fragile? (And it’s probably not what you think it is…) I’ve been thinking about fragility a lot recently. I’ve never considered myself as fragile – I’m strong, resilient, and able to roll with the punches and take the knocks. But...
Are relationships making or breaking your leadership success? Do you remember the 1999 Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, when 16-year-old Jelena Dokic achieved one of the biggest upsets in tennis history, beating women’s world No. 1 Martina Hingis 6–2, 6–0? It remains the...
Do you know your Why? The secret to finding purpose in your work. Ever worked in a call centre? They can be tough work environments. Shift work, low pay, strict targets, trying to connect with people over the phone who probably don’t want to be disturbed. And if...
Are you a Master Juggler? (And why you should let things drop) I used to pride myself on my ability to juggle. No, not plates – tasks, projects, ideas, clients. You name it I could handle it with my juggling mastery. I used to kid myself that this was how I got...
